This interview is reproduced from my soul radio shows of 1994 and concentrates on Edwin’s career at Motown/Ric-Tic. It does not delve into his post Motown years with RCA/20th Century and other associated labels of which he enjoyed much chart success with the likes of ‘Contact’ and ‘Happy RADIO’ etc.
Before using any of the links please be aware that the first two* are presented in medium wave radio format as the original master tape was damaged, and the only way I could piece the complete show together was to use excerpts from the radio station archives. The show itself whilst broadcast in medium wave only, is reproduced here using my original studio master tape version to give you the listener the best sound quality possible.
Please note that this interview is presented on the internet as a reference guide only and no part of it may be reproduced in any way without the permission of Kyle Management/Bill Randle/Alan Taylor.
Additional notes.
For those of you who have had the pleasure of meeting this great man in person will no doubt agree with me when I say that he is a most genuine and sincere person who always takes time to speak with his fans. His success over the last forty years has not gone to his head, which is something we see so much in this day and age with today’s artists, and he remains a gentleman and hero of the soul scene, a title that is well justified. He really is the - ‘Soul Master’
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Edwin Starr radio jingle for Alan Taylor's Sunday Soul Club radio show
Introduction
- Edwin talks about Darrell Banks and 25 Miles*
The
story behind the song He Who Picks A Rose*
Agent
Double 'O' Soul
Edwin
talks about fellow Motown artist Martha Reeves
About
the Motown songwriter Ivy Jo Hunter
Edwin
on those classic 'B' sides/Popcorn Wylie/If My Heart Could Tell The Story
The
Smokey Robinson unreleased track - Edwin makes the comparison
Touring
with the Temptations and I Have Faith In You
Edwin
talks about the late Marvin Gaye
Funky
Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On
24
Hours To Find My Baby
If
My Heart Could Tell The Story
Edwin
takes a live phone-in and talks about Backstreet
His
recollections of the song Take Me Clear From Here
About
Frank Wilson
Edwin
takes another live phone-in from a listener
His
cover version of Gonna Keep On Tryin' Til I Win Your Love
About
JJ Barnes and - SOS Stop Her On Sight
More
information on the making of SOS
War
Time
Northern
memories of Way Over There
Johnny
Bristol and the song I Can't Escape Your Memory
The
dancers favourite My Weakness Is You
Recollections
of days gone by and the song I Want My Baby Back
Edwin
Starr UK discography -
Edwin
Starr UK Tour Dates
For more information on UK releases on Edwin Starr and other sixties Motown stars visit the Universal Music web site at http://www.umusic.com
Recommended UK Northern Soul Motown issues click here for details
The radio studio in Wrexham on Monday 24th September 1994 whilst waiting for Edwin Starr
